Description
This cozy dessert layers tender, cinnamon-kissed apple slices with a soft, snickerdoodle cookie topping. Rich yet not overly sweet, it’s the perfect comfort treat for any occasion effortless to prepare with classic pantry staples.
Ingredients
For the Apples
¼ cup unsalted butter
6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced (or your favorite baking variety)
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cobbler Topping
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Sprinkle
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; sauté until apples start to soften (10 min). Spread mixture evenly in a greased 9×13″ baking dish.
Make the Snickerdoodle Dough
In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Stir in baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and flour until just combined don’t overmix to keep the topping tender.
Assemble and Bake
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the apple layer, leaving gaps for bubbling juices. Stir together the cinnamon-sugar sprinkle and scatter it evenly on top. Bake 35–40 min until the topping is lightly golden and filling bubbles.
Rest and Serve
Let rest 10–15 min before serving. This short wait gives the apples time to settle and the topping to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Apple Variety: Granny Smith apples are ideal they hold shape and provide tart balance; feel free to swap in Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mixing snickerdoodle dough too much makes it dense and biscuit‑like measure carefully.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prep apples and dough separately, then assemble in the dish and refrigerate (up to 24 h) before baking.
- Serving Suggestion: Delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (⅛ batch)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg
Keywords: apple cobbler, snickerdoodle, cinnamon, cozy dessert, cookie topping